It’s one thing in a “no-frills” environment. But, when airlines are charging hefty fees when passengers don’t honor their part of the contract (i.e. changing tickets) and they’re paying real money for frills, it seems like fees should be a two-way street.
As much as we might all want fee-free travel again, that’s one holiday wish that is unlikely to be granted. Now that airlines have figured out that passengers will pay extra for seat assignments, food, checked luggage, and priority lines, the only question is: What will they charge for next?